Description: This listing is for one NEW copy of the paperback book The North Shore Line by David Sadowski, released in 2023 by Arcadia Publishing. Your copy will be signed by the Author, and will also include a bonus map. From the back cover: As late as 1963, it was possible to board high-speed electric trains on Chicago's famous Loop "L" that ran 90 miles north to Milwaukee. This was the Chicago North Shore & Milwaukee Railroad, commonly known as the North Shore Line. It rose from humble origins in the 1890s as a local streetcar line in Waukegan to eventually become America's fastest interurban under the visionary management of Midwest utilities tycoon Samuel Insull. The North Shore Line, under Insull, became a worthy competitor to the established steam railroads. Hobbled by the Great Depression, the road fought back in 1941 with two streamlined, air-conditioned, articulated trains called Electroliners, which included dining service. It regained its popularity during World War II, when gasoline and tires were rationed, but eventually, it fell victim to highways and the automobile. The North Shore Line had intercity rail, commuter rail, electric freight, city streetcars, and even buses. It has been gone for nearly 60 years, but it will always remain the Road of Service. Chapters: 01. Beginnings 02. The Milwaukee Division 03. The Shore Line Route 04. The Skokie Valley Route 05. The Mundelein Branch 06. On the "L" 07. City Streetcars 08. Trolley Freight 09. The Long Goodbye 10. The Legacy Title The North Shore Line Images of America Author David Sadowski Edition illustrated Publisher Arcadia Publishing (SC), 2023 ISBN 1467108960, 978-1-4671-0896-6 Length 160 pages David Sadowski was co-author of Central Electric Railfans' Association Bulletin 146, Chicago Streetcar Pictorial: The PCC Car Era, 1936-1958, published in 2015. This is his fourth book for Arcadia Publishing, following Chicago Trolleys (2017), Building Chicago's Subways (2018), and Chicago's Lost "L"s (2021). He also runs the Trolley Dodger blog. The price of $23.99 includes shipping within the United States. Please note that Illinois residents must pay 10.00% sales tax on their purchases. This is the only place on eBay where you will find an author-signed copy. We appreciate your business!PAYMENT You can pay using any eBay approved payment method. Your prompt payment is appreciated. SERVICE Items will be mailed promptly, and packed securely so as to avoid being damaged. SHIPPING METHOD: These items will be shipped domestically within the 48 continental United States for free via USPS Media Mail. Outside the US, we use eBay Global Shipping. They determine the rates. REFUNDS: I provide a refund (purchase price only) after your return of any item that I shipped with a physical defect or is not the item listed - BUT you must contact me first for a return authorization. FEEDBACK: If you aren't happy, please contact me before you leave non-positive feedback. I don't care about receiving feedback, but if it's important to you let me know and I'll respond to your feedback.
Price: 23.99 USD
Location: River Forest, Illinois
End Time: 2024-02-24T04:35:14.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Signed By: David Sadowski
Signed: Yes
Inscribed: Yes
Edition: First Edition
Personalize: Yes
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Personalized: No
Features: 1st Edition
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Personalization Instructions: All books will be signed. If the buyer wants anything else written in the book, they will need to provide instructions at the time of purchase.
Book Title: North Shore Line
Item Length: 9.2in
Item Height: 0.4in
Item Width: 6.5in
Author: David Sadowski
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Railroads / History, General, Railroads / Pictorial, United States / State & Local / Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI)
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Publication Year: 2023
Genre: Transportation, History
Item Weight: 0 Oz
Number of Pages: 160 Pages
